Understanding Fish and Seafood Concepts

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What is seafood?

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Any edible animal that lives in water

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What characteristic do all seafood animals share?

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They are cold-blooded.

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What is the primary source of protein for over 1 billion people?

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Seafood

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How many servings of seafood does the US Department of Health recommend per week?

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Two

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What is seafood farming called?

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Aquaculture

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What percentage of the seafood we eat comes from farms?

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50%

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What are the two classes of seafood mentioned in the material?

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Fish and Shellfish

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Which of the following is a characteristic of fish? They have shells, They are warm-blooded, They have fins and gills, They live on land

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They have fins and gills

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What defines shellfish according to the material?

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Aquatic invertebrates with a shell

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What are some of the nutrients found in fish that help keep your heart and brain healthy?

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Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and iodine